sour

• Описывает резкий, кислый вкус, часто ассоциирующийся с лимонами или уксусом.

Describes a sharp, acidic taste, often associated with lemons or vinegar.

1. A1formal

   Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

   Кислый

   • The lemon is too sour to eat raw.
   • She added sugar to the sour berries.
   • This wine has a slightly sour aftertaste.

   Synonymsacetousacidacidicpungentsharptangytartvinegary

   Antonymsblandmildsweet

2. Mood or attitudeB1informal

   Unpleasant, bitter, or bad-tempered in manner.

   Кислый (о настроении)

   • He gave me a sour look when I asked for help.
   • Her mood turned sour after the argument.
   • The old man had a sour expression on his face.

   Synonymsbitterchurlishcrossgrouchygrumpymoroseresentfulsulkysurlytesty

   Antonymsamiablecheerfulgood-naturedpleasantsweet

3. Spoiled or fermentedA2informal

   Having gone bad due to fermentation or spoilage.

   Испорченный

   • The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
   • Don't eat the bread if it tastes sour.
   • The sour smell from the garbage indicated it was rotten.

   Synonymsbadcurdledoffputridrancidspoiledturned

   Antonymsediblefreshsweet

• Существительное, обозначающее вкусовое ощущение, характеризующееся кислотой, остротой или терпкостью, часто ассоциирующееся с цитрусовыми фруктами или уксусом.

A noun referring to a taste sensation characterized by acidity, sharpness, or tartness, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

1. Sour tasteA2informal

   A taste that is sharp, acidic, or tart, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

   Кислый вкус

   • I love the sour of lemons in my tea.
   • The candy has a sweet and sour flavor.
   • The sour of the pickles made my mouth pucker.

   Synonymsaciditysharpnesssournesstangtartness

   Antonymsblandmildsweet

2. Sour drinkB1informal

   A type of cocktail or drink that has a sour taste, typically made with citrus juice.

   Кислый коктейль

   • He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar.
   • The bartender made a delicious sour with fresh lime juice.
   • She prefers a sour over a sweet cocktail.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения процесса становления кислым, горьким или неприятным на вкус, в настроении или в отношениях.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

1. B1formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   Скиснуть

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   Synonymsacetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. B2informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   Испортиться

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   Synonymscurdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen